This pattern is largely the same as the Lazy Cosmic Swirl Necklace except for the closure and the materials. Steps 1-8 are illustrated with the natural hemp as the material but are otherwise perfectly accurate to this pattern. Don't get confused, thinking the pictures are all wrong!

Step by Step:

Step 1 : Cut two 5 foot lengths of cording (1 of each color).

Step 2: Make the loop side of a switch knot clasp by folding one length of twine in half, and laying it over the other (leave the second unfolded) (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Step 3 : Use the crosswise cord as your knotters. The folded cord will be your fillers. Make 2 SK's around your fillers (Fig.s 2, 3, 4). These knots will be your sliding closure. Give it a test slide by grasping the knots with your forefinger and thumb, and holding the loop with your other hand. You should be able to slide the knots up and down the filler cords.

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Here's what your finished sliding closure will look like (Fig.s 5 and 6)

Step 4 : Slide the knots up the fillers so that the loop is small (see Fig. 7).

Step 7 : Grab the ends of 1 filler and 1 knotter cord that are adjacent (next to each other). Slide your pendant or dangle onto those 2 cords. (See the top photo of the finished necklace to see how this will work)

Step 9: To make the 2nd half of the closure, make a SW, then 1 or 2 SK's. Make an OH knot with each knotter (Fig. 11 #'s 1 and 2). Then take your filler cords and make an OH with the 2 fillers held together (Fig. 11 #3).

Fig. 11

Step 10: Trim the cords as shown, and dab some glue onto the knots.

Clasping the Necklace

To work the closure, insert your closure knot (Fig. 12, bottom) into the switch knot gap of the sliding end (Fig. 12, top).